Why businesses switch
What it fixes
Fee balances nobody agrees on
Bank slips, M-PESA messages and receipts live in different places.
Report cards that take weeks
Marks are typed, checked and re-typed before parents ever see them.
Parents always calling the office
Balances, results and notices are only available by phone.
Learning stops when school closes
Without online classes and assignments, holidays and closures mean lost weeks.
Fees and M-PESA payments
Parents pay by M-PESA and the payment posts to the right student. Balances and statements are always current.
- Fee structures per class and term
- M-PESA payments posted automatically
- Statements and reminders by SMS
Results and report cards
Teachers enter marks once. Grades, positions and report cards are produced automatically.
- Marks entry per subject
- Automatic grading and ranking
- Printable and online report cards
Portals for students, parents and staff
Everyone sees what matters to them: balances, results, timetables and notices, on any phone.
- Student and parent portal
- Staff portal and records
- Notices by SMS and in the portal
Online classes and school records
Share lessons and assignments online, and keep library, halls and staff records in the same system.
- Lessons, assignments and submissions
- Library and halls management
- Institution reports for management
Who it's for
Built for Kenyan schools and colleges
Primary schools
Secondary schools
Colleges & TVETs
Training institutes
Private academies
School groups
Built in, not bolted on
Works with the tools Kenyan businesses already use
M-PESA
STK push and C2B payments post straight to the right sale or invoice.
KRA eTIMS
Tax invoices are sent to KRA as you sell, with the QR code on every receipt.
SMS & WhatsApp
Receipts, reminders and alerts reach customers and managers instantly.
Works offline
Keep selling and recording when the internet drops. Everything syncs when it's back.
Compare
How it compares with the alternatives
| Feature | Lightswitch School system | Spreadsheets & paper | Generic imported software |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report cards generated automatically | Yes | No | Sometimes |
| M-PESA payments matched automatically | Yes | No | Rarely |
| Works offline | Yes | Yes | Sometimes |
| Configured to your workflow | Yes | No | No |
| Local support team | Yes, 24/7 | No | Limited |
FAQ
School system questions
Can parents pay fees by M-PESA?
Yes. M-PESA payments post to the right student automatically and the parent gets a confirmation.
Does it follow our grading system?
We go through your grading, subjects and report cards in the demo and set the system up to match them.
Can we run online classes with it?
Yes. Teachers share lessons and assignments, and students submit work through the portal.
Do teachers need training?
We train teachers, bursars and administrators on site or online as part of going live.
Can we bring in our current student records?
Yes. We import students, classes and fee balances from your spreadsheets or old system.
Free demo
Book your School system demo
Pick a time and we'll walk you through the system using a business like yours. It takes about 30 minutes, by Zoom, phone or at your premises.
- 0724776933
- WhatsApp us
- info@lightswitch.co.ke
- 51 Lenana Rd, Block A, Suite A4, Nairobi Kenya
- Mon–Fri 8:00–17:00